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Clara May Petty 1887–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Nov 1887

Birth Location: McPherson, Kansas, USA

Death Date: 1 Aug 1970

Death Location: Lincoln, Placer County, California, United States of America

Father: Elijah Petty

Mother: Lucinda Mapel

Spouse(s): William Whaley

Children(s): Vesta Whaley, George Whaley, Violet Whaley, Viola Whaley

In 1887, Clara May Petty entered the world in McPherson, Kansas, USA, born to Elijah James Eli Petty And Lucinda Mapel. In 1900, Clara May Petty resided in Weston, Kay, Oklahoma, USA. In 1910, Clara May Petty resided in Center, Wilson, Kansas, USA. Clara May Petty married William Arthur Whaley, and had children including George Arthur Whaley, Vesta Myrrl Whaley, Viola Josephine Whaley, Violet Lorraine Whaley. Clara May Petty passed away in 1970 in Lincoln, Placer County, California, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1887, Clara May Petty entered the world in McPherson, Kansas, USA, born to Elijah James Eli Petty And Lucinda Mapel.
  • In 1900, Clara May Petty resided in Weston, Kay, Oklahoma, USA.
  • In 1910, Clara May Petty resided in Center, Wilson, Kansas, USA.
  • Clara May Petty married William Arthur Whaley, and had children including George Arthur Whaley, Vesta Myrrl Whaley, Viola Josephine Whaley, Violet Lorraine Whaley.
  • Clara May Petty passed away in 1970 in Lincoln, Placer County, California, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Clara Petty's Ancestors

Self
Clara Petty
1887–1970
Birth Place: McPherson, Kansas, USA
Parents
Elijah James "Eli" Petty
1838–1914
Union, Union, South Carolina, United States
Lucinda Mapel
1855–1921
Guernsey County, Ohio, USA
Grandparents
George (Valentine) Petty
1805–1887
Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Malinda ("Linda") Lowery
1812–1854
South Carolina, United States of America
Ephraim Mapel
1836–1895
Guernsey, Ohio, USA
Mary (Jane) Stiner
1836–1899
Birds Run, Guernsey County, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Charles Sr
1775–1844
Joshua Petty
1772–1816
Susannah Littlejohn
1775–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Absalom Petty
1750–1802
Mary Clanton
1743–1847

Clara Petty's Descendants

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Clara (May) Petty (4 Nov 1887–1 Aug 1970) m. William (Arthur) Whaley (August 10, 1881–September 21, 1949)
  1. 1. Vesta (Myrrl) Whaley 1917–1937
  2. 2. George (Arthur) Whaley 1908–1989
  3. 3. Violet (Lorraine) Whaley 1919–
  4. 4. Viola (Josephine) Whaley 1923–2011

Clara Petty's Timeline

9 Records

1887
4 Nov 1887
Birth of Clara May Petty in McPherson, Kansas, USA
McPherson, Kansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 13
Clara May Petty resided here in Weston, Kay, Oklahoma, USA
Weston, Kay, Oklahoma, USA
1910
1910
Age 23
Clara May Petty resided here in Center, Wilson, Kansas, USA
Center, Wilson, Kansas, USA
1925
1925
Age 38
Clara May Petty resided here in Augusta, Butler, Kansas, USA
Augusta, Butler, Kansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 43
Clara May Petty resided here in Lincoln, Lincoln, Placer, California, USA
Lincoln, Lincoln, Placer, California, USA
1935
1935
Age 48
Clara May Petty resided here in Lincoln, California
Lincoln, California
1940
1940
Age 53
Clara May Petty resided here in Judicial Twp 10, Placer, California, USA
Judicial Twp 10, Placer, California, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 64
Clara May Petty resided here in California
California
1970
1 Aug 1970
Age 83
Death of Clara May Petty in Lincoln, Placer, California, USA
Lincoln, Placer, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Nov 1887
    Event Place: McPherson, Kansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1925 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1925_13; Line: 23
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Placer, California; Roll: m-t0627-00275; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 31-21
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997, Place: Placer; Date: 1 Aug 1970; Social Security: 567058354
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lincoln, Placer, California; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 2339917
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Center, Wilson, Kansas; Roll: T624_459; Page: 4b; Enumeration District: 0211; FHL microfilm: 1374472
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Press-Tribune; Publication Date: 3 Aug 1970; Publication Place: Roseville, California, USA; ,0.6574298,0.4032245,0.8268807&xid=3355
    [10] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, The Buffalo Advocate; Publication Date: 15 Feb 1906; Publication Place: Buffalo, Kansas, USA; ,0.7802867,0.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Weston, Kay, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Center, Wilson, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Center, Wilson, Kansas; Roll: T624_459; Page: 4b; Enumeration District: 0211; FHL microfilm: 1374472

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Augusta, Butler, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1925 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1925_13; Line: 23

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lincoln, Lincoln, Placer, California, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lincoln, Placer, California; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 2339917

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Lincoln, California
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Placer, California; Roll: m-t0627-00275; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 31-21

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Judicial Twp 10, Placer, California, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Placer, California; Roll: m-t0627-00275; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 31-21

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: California
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New Albany
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, The Buffalo Advocate; Publication Date: 15 Feb 1906; Publication Place: Buffalo, Kansas, USA; ,0.7802867,0.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Roseville, Placer, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Press-Tribune; Publication Date: 3 Aug 1970; Publication Place: Roseville, California, USA; ,0.6574298,0.4032245,0.8268807&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Aug 1970
    Event Place: Lincoln, Placer, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997, Place: Placer; Date: 1 Aug 1970; Social Security: 567058354
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Press-Tribune; Publication Date: 3 Aug 1970; Publication Place: Roseville, California, USA; ,0.6574298,0.4032245,0.8268807&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lincoln, Placer County, California, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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